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DB08 ZZZ

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 ZZZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,500 miles

all tyres starting to slightly perish

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,521 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2020 65,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 65,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 14,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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DB08 ZZZ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB08 ZZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB08 ZZZ registered?

DB08 ZZZ is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is DB08 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB08 ZZZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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